5.    ATTRIBUTES OF ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS

The curriculum design should be based on the output characteristics of Polytechnic passouts i.e., the attributes that engineering technicians must acquire. Apart from those, which could be specific to a given discipline, the general attributes would include inter alia the following:

a.      Ability to apply their knowledge of science and current technological practice in their discipline for the solution of engineering problems

b.     Competence in handling tools and equipment associated with their discipline and familiarity of current industrial practices employed

c.      Ability to locate and diagnose faults in an engineering product or system connected with their discipline in a methodical and scientific manner

d.     Ability to seek and get information needed for and develop competence in commissioning, operating, and maintaining an engineering product, component or system and to repair it in case of a fault or defect detected

e.      Understanding the need and developing the proper attitude for strict observance of safety in engineering practice

f.       Appreciation of the need for maintenance of quality and reliability standards for all engineering products, systems and activities, particularly in the light of ensuing international competitiveness of Indian engineering products and services

g.     Awareness of national laws governing labour employment, factory rules and other legal requirements specific to their disciplines

h.     Ability to communicate (verbal/written) effectively both with engineers and craftsmen and to explain the social implications of engineering activities to the lay public at large

i.        Understanding of the professional and ethical responsibilities of their profession, and concern for preserving the environment against possible damage resulting from engineering activities

j.       Ability to work independently under proper direction and also harmoniously in a group when required

k.      Attitude for self-learning and life-long learning and preparedness for acquiring new skills when technology advances

l.        Developing entrepreneurial skills in their discipline and ability for self-employment

m.   Ability to supervise the work of craftsmen/skilled workers working with them and to train them when need arises due to introduction of new technology or new practices

n.     Ability to motivate and lead craftsmen/skilled workers

o.     Ability to assign right resource (man, machine, materials etc) to the right activity

p.     Ability of costing a product, process or project pertaining to the field of activity.

General competencies which a diploma passout is supposed to acquire in these different attributes are indicated in Appendix-III.

Introduction Philosophy of CD Approach to CD Role of ET Attributes of ET Curricular Components

Combination of A &CC Strategies for CI Curriculum Evaluation ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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CD : Curriculum Development ; ET : Engineering Technicians ; A& CC :Attributes and Curriculum Components
CI : Curriculum Implementation